Trusts & Programs Fundraiser

Inter Care, founded in 1974, aims to collect surplus health care goods and medicines (donated and purchased), for the two-fold purpose of medical waste reduction and to send regular consignments of vital medical aid to rural health units across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are looking for a talented Trusts & Programs Fundraiser to join us to develop our program of delivering vital medical supplies and strengthening the local health care system.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To support the charity’s ambition to grow its impact, through a fundraising strategy that will maintain and grow the established fundraising from Trusts and Grant making bodies.
• To develop new relationships with Corporates and potential donors of income, and surplus equipment & medicines, aligned to the needs of our African health partners.

Base/Location:

46 The Halfcroft, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 1LD

Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence and ownership of a car (mileage given for business use not communting) is preferable for this role. The post holder must be prepared to travel occasionally throughout the UK and may have the opportunity to travel to Africa in the future.

Salary:

£31,250 pa.  Pro Rata for part time (£25,000)

Hours:

30 hours (0.8 full time equivalent) per week

Flexible (Hybrid) Mon – Fri, with at least 2 days office based

Flexibility:

In order to work effectively in this environment, the post holder must be flexible as occasionally there will be a need to carry out general office tasks. This is due to the charity having a small team of employees and sometimes cover is needed for staff holidays and sickness.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a broad and varied role that will touch many aspects of Inter Care’s work. Within that, the core of the role is to ensure that our major sources of cash income from Trusts, Grant makers and major donors are delivered in line with our fundraising strategy. 

Additionally, this role leads on identifying and developing new relationships, particularly with major donors of surplus medical equipment and medicines, such as corporates and healthcare providers.

As a senior role within Inter Care, it will support the CEO by ensuring that our activities in this area are well aligned with our ambition to increase our impact. 

KEY TASKS & SKILLS

1.    Fundraising from Trusts and Grant Makers (c. 2.5days/wk)

a.    Define the fundraising strategy and deliver it through efficient research and effective applications to Trusts & Foundations.

b.    Be able to write persuasively and tailor applications to different audiences.

c.     Develop a strong relationship and establish good communication channels with key partners.

d.    Think both strategically and methodically.

2.    Develop new sources of income, surplus equipment & medicines          (c. 1.5day/wk)

a.    Develop and implement income streams such as corporate giving.

b.    Pro-actively seek out potential partners of suitable scale, who have access to surplus equipment and medicines.

c.     Be a self-starter and have initiative in developing new approaches

d.    Be confident in establishing strong working relationships with external organisations and contacts.

In addition, the job holder will perform any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the post, required by the CEO.